The Patricia's pearlfish (Austrolebias patriciae) is a freshwater fish of the family Rivulidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
Patricia's pearlfish is a small, annual killifish (Rivulidae) from temporary pools of the floodplains of the Parana and Paraguay basins in South America. The species grows to about 4 cm; males are dark blue with pale spots, females brownish. It lives in rain pools that dry out in the dry season: the adults die, but the eggs survive dry in the mud and hatch with the next rains. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Patricia's pearlfish?
The Patricia's pearlfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly blue and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Patricia's pearlfish live?
The Patricia's pearlfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Patricia's pearlfish get?
The Patricia's pearlfish grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Patricia's pearlfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Patricia's pearlfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Austrolebias
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